The number of pomegranates at a store was 75% more than the number of mangosteens. After 50% of the mangosteens were sold, there were 35 more pomegranates than mangosteens. Find the total number of pomegranates and mangosteens at the store at first.
| |
Pomegranates |
Mangosteens |
More |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
4 u |
|
11 u |
| Change |
|
- 2 u |
|
|
| After |
7 u |
2 u |
5 u |
|
Number of mangosteens at first in percent = 100%
Number of pomegranates at first in percent
= 100% + 75%
= 175%
PomegranatesMangosteens =
175100 =
74Number of mangosteens sold
= 50% x 4 u
=
50100 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of more pomegranates than mangosteens in the end
= 7 u - 2 u
= 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Total number of mangosteens and pomegranates at first
= 7 u + 4 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 7
= 77
Answer(s): 77
